Mechanical Product Design Engineer

L3Harris Technologies • Londonderry, NH

243d

About The Position

L3Harris Londonderry, a leading designer and manufacturer of night vision, laser and electro-optic products is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer to join us in a fast-paced company where new designs become production reality. As a member of our product development staff, you will lead and support mechanical teams in the creation of new technology initiatives and advancements. A variety of Mechanical Engineering skills, specifically in the development of high technology weapon-mounted, helmet-mounted and hand-held military products will be required to bring projects from concept to production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 4 years prior experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience developing engineering hardware within the defense, aerospace, or medical product fields
• Experience with MCAD/PLM: Siemens NX, Teamcenter, FEA/CFD: Siemens NX, NASTRAN
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) aligned with latest ASME Y14.5 standard
• Knowledge of molded plastic design, materials, adhesives and DFMA
• Experience with advanced manufacturing and assembly methods including plastic injection molding, ultrasonic welding, heat staking, robotic epoxy dispensing, etc.
• Experience with task scoping, prioritization, and execution to project schedules
• Experience with SOPs, process control and standardization of work output
• Experience supporting high volume production sustainment efforts, including RCCA and coordination between operations, supply chain and external vendors

Responsibilities

• Lead and support mechanical design teams in the development of new products
• Conduct component and system level design trades and analyses
• Design for harsh MIL-STD environments, including shock/vibe, EMI, extreme temperatures and immersion
• Design and integration of optical components and subsystems
• Design electronics packaging of both rigid and flexible circuits and related interconnects
• Utilize MCAD & PLM tools in the design of mechanical parts, including traditionally-machined, molded plastic and casted metal components
• Design for manufacturing, assembly, size, weight, and DTUPC project requirements
• Utilize FEA & CFD tools to perform structural & thermal analysis on components and assemblies
• Development of detailed design documentation, utilizing GD&T to ensure proper form/fit/function
• Perform rapid prototyping and assembly in support of concept demonstration hardware and tooling
• Perform mechanical design verification testing and support qualification testing
• Lead and support root cause corrective action (RCCA) teams in the resolution of technical issues
• Transition to production of new designs and technologies
• Support sustaining mechanical engineering for qualified production designs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree